Cortisol is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it controls how you react in an emergency situation. It’s what makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Without it, there’d be no fight or flight reaction. And we’d be easy prey for just about any hungry hunter. On the other hand…
Having high levels of cortisol can cause some major health problems.… Read More
Red meat is in the headlines again… The news isn’t good, either. But that’s only if you take it at face value.
Researchers at Harvard wanted to see if certain eating habits can help determine breast cancer risk. They looked at data from more than 88,000 nurses.
After two decades, nearly 3,000 of them developed breast cancer.
… Read MoreAs a Health Watch reader, you know we recommend a Paleo type diet. It’s one of the most effective—and simple—ways to naturally take control of your health.
So why is mainstream always trying to discourage you from following this smart eating plan?
… Read MoreExercise is one of the most powerful weapons for fighting disease. But a new study finds that simply sitting for too long may raise your risk of developing cancer. To make matters worse, exercise alone may not be enough to negate the effects.
Researchers in Germany looked at 43 different studies of nearly 70,000 cancer cases. They found that people who watched the most TV raised their colon cancer risk by over 50%.… Read More
You know how important eating the right foods is to your health. But so is the timing of your meals. Intermittent fasting (IF) can lead to some major health benefits. But before you get scared off by the idea of “fasting,” there are some important things you should know. Not to mention the fact that it isn’t nearly as painful or difficult as you probably imagine.… Read More
If you’re a Health Watch reader, you know how important it is to limit your carbohydrates. A low-carb diet helps reduce inflammation that can lead to heart disease and cancer.1 It also keeps your blood sugar from spiking, which may reduce your risk for diabetes. And the mainstream is finally starting to catch on…
But they don’t see the big picture yet.… Read More